Cipro: Forze Armate e Sicurezza
Militare - nota
Founded in 1964, the National Guard (EF) is tasked with safeguarding the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Cyprus. Its main concern is Turkey, which invaded Cyprus in 1974 and continues to have a significant military presence in the unrecognized Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. The bulk of the force is stationed along the 'Green Line' that divides Greek Cypriots from Turkish Cypriots. Additionally, the EF engages in some domestic operations, such as providing aid during natural disasters. Greece serves as its key security ally and has a military contingent in Cyprus. The EF has also carried out training exercises alongside other armed forces, including those of France, Israel, and the United States. Since Cyprus's accession to the EU in 2004, the EF has been an active participant in the EU’s Common Security and Defense Policy and has deployed small numbers of personnel to various EU missions. Cyprus is also a member of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.
The UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) has been stationed in Cyprus since 1964. Its mission encompasses overseeing the de facto ceasefire that was established in August 1974 and maintaining a buffer zone between the positions of the Cypriot National Guard and those of the Turkish and Turkish Cypriot forces. UNFICYP currently has around 1,100 personnel assigned (2025).
Spese militari
Spese militari 2020
1,8% del PIL (stima 2020)
Spese militari 2021
1,8% del PIL (stima 2021)
Spese militari 2022
1,8% del PIL (stima 2022)
Spese militari 2023
1,8% del PIL (stima 2023)
Spese militari 2024
1,7% del PIL (stima 2024)
Forze militari e di sicurezza
Cypriot National Guard (Ethniki Froura, EF): Army, Navy, Air Force (2025)
Età e obbligo di servizio militare
All male citizens of Cyprus are required to undergo 14 months of mandatory military service upon reaching 18 years of age; women have the option to volunteer for 6 months of service starting at age 18. Both men and women can also enlist as contract soldiers until the age of 42 (2025).
Inventari e acquisizioni di equipaggiamenti militari
The inventory of the National Guard comprises a diverse array of armaments sourced from multiple suppliers, including Brazil, Israel, Russia, several European nations, and the United States (2025).
Forze di personale dei servizi militari e di sicurezza
There are approximately 12,000 to 15,000 active personnel in the Cypriot National Guard (2025).